Onna-musha (女武者) is a term referring to female warriors in pre-modern Japan, [1][2] who were members of the bushi (warrior) class.

Oct 6, 2021 · Here are 10 facts about the onna-bugeisha, or female samurai. 1. One of the first onna-bugeisha was an empress. The history of the onna-bugeisha can be traced back to Empress Jingū …

Mar 25, 2022 · List of the most famous female samurai in history, including famous female samurai warriors and the history behind their fame.

Dec 5, 2025 · Discover the remarkable world of onna-bugeisha — the female warriors of Japan. Learn their history, weapons, legends like Tomoe Gozen and Tachibana Ginchiyo, and where to …

Nov 5, 2025 · Feudal Japan experienced many social upheavals and turbulences. This highlighted the need to be combat-ready for everyone, including women. Hence, onna-musha and onna-bugeisha …

Dec 17, 2022 · These warriors stand in a long tradition of women in Japan who joined battles alongside their male counterparts and immortalized themselves as Onna-Bugeisha, literally, “female martial …

Mar 30, 2025 · Discover the untold story of female samurai (onna-bugeisha) who wielded the naginata alongside men. From Tomoe Gozen to the Battle of Aizu, explore how these legendary warriors …

Nov 9, 2024 · Made up of about 20-30 female samurai ranging from 16-44 years old, they participated in battle and defended the castle. Some fought with halberds (spiked axes atop a staff) and short …

5 days ago · Throughout Japan’s turbulent military epochs, female warriors carved their place in history alongside their male counterparts, challenging conventional narratives that have long marginalized …

These are the stories of three legendary samurai women: two who showed their heroism at the start of the age of samurai, and one who fought at its end.